Posted 12 months ago
Database Coordinator
@ Inuuqatigiit Centre
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is hiring a full-time Database Coordinator on a contract ending March 31, 2026, with possible extension. The role manages the Penelope case management system, analyzes data, produces reports for funders and management, and trains staff, with Monday to Friday hours plus occasional evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and improve the Penelope case management database
- Clean, analyze and report on program data
- Produce reports for funders and management
- Train staff on database and reporting tools
- Support agency communications and social media
Requirements summary:
- 2 years of database management and training experience
- 2 years of post-secondary education in a related field
- Inuit descent preferred
- Experience with Inuit or Aboriginal communities desirable
- Fluency in Inuktitut an asset
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- Employer posting date
- 2025-10-27
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-13
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-13
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | IT |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | Inuktitut |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | related field |
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Inuuqatigiit Centre
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Welcome to the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families. In these unprecedented pandemic times, we ask that you contact us through our Staff Directory or email us (link below) before heading to our offices. In partnership with parents and the community, Inuuqatigiit Centre fosters strong and proud Inuit children, youth and families.
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- 230 McArthur Ave., Vanier, Ontario K1L 6P5, CA
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- Inuuqatigiit Centre
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Welcome to the Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families. In these unprecedented pandemic times, we ask that you contact us through our Staff Directory or email us (link below) before heading to our offices. In partnership with parents and the community, Inuuqatigiit Centre fosters strong and proud Inuit children, youth and families.
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| Headquarters | Vanier, Ontario |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 26 |
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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
Inuuqatigiit Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth, and their families. We are dedicated to providing cultural, educational, and support services in a caring, respectful, and collaborative environment that fosters strong and proud Inuit children and families.
Position # 2025- 177
Position Title Database Coordinator
Posting Date October 28, 2025
Start Date ASAP
Hours 37.5 hours – Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours required
Position Status Full-time determinant, Contract ends: March 31, 2026,
with possibility of extension
Salary Range Inuuqatigiit Centre offers a competitive wage and benefit
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Manager of Family Well-Being, the Database Coordinator ensures the optimal use of the data management system by Inuuqatigiit Centre staff, maintains and analyzes data, develops reports for management, creates and adapts all aspects of the database program, trains staff on the use of the database, and oversees agency communications to promote programming and services.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop a detailed understanding of both the front and back ends of the data management system (currently the Penelope system developed by Athena Software)
- Develop new content within the case management system
- Assist users to input documentation and edit existing documents where required
- Analyze and clean datasets extracted from the case management system
- Perform quantitative data analysis of program outputs
- Produce accurate reports for a range of audiences both internal and external, regular and ad hoc
- Contribute to the optimization of data and reporting systems on an ongoing basis
- Identify and advise on any data and/or reporting system issues that arise
- Assume responsibility for optimal recording and archiving of data and analysis
- Develop tools and resources to be shared with users to support their understanding and use of the case management system
- Request a ticket with database support services to resolve issues pertaining to the database system and communicate the concerns and possible solutions with support staff
- Train Inuuqatigiit Centre staff on the use of the agency data management and reporting tools
- Keep up-to-date on latest system updates for the most effective program delivery, evaluation and reporting
- Assist the Manager of Family Well-Being with other documents, projects, and tasks, as relevant to skills
- Maintain thorough, orderly, and confidential administrative tasks required by Inuuqatigiit Centre
- Meet all tracking, evaluation, and reporting requirements of Inuuqatigiit Centre
- Assist in the preparation of reports as required by funders
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required
- Adhere to all Inuuqatigiit Centre policies and procedures
Adhere to and promote the mandate and mission of the Inuuqatigiit Centre
- Develop flyers to program agency programs, services, and community events based on manager requests
- Assist with the development of media releases
- Post communications on Inuuqatigiit Centre social media platforms and website
ACCOUNTABILITY
• Accountable for the effective and efficient use and implementation of the data management system throughout Inuuqatigiit Centre
• Accountable for developing timely reports to help Inuuqatigiit Centre meet deliverables identified in funding agreements
• Accountable for timely creation of agency communications for distribution to promote Inuuqatigiit Centre activities and community engagement
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Develop supportive and professional rapport with staff team
- Participate in conflict resolution when required
- Act as a positive role model to promote professional values and ethics within Inuuqatigiit Centre and to the community
- Assume leadership role for all aspects of work related to the database
- Demonstrate autonomy and initiative
- Actively participate as a member of Family Well-Being team
- Support front-line Inuuqatigiit Centre staff by providing timely guidance on database system usage
- Assist in the planning, organization, and delivery of Inuuqatigiit Centre Community events
- Advocate for agency-specific database needs with Bonterra™
- Provide training to staff on the usage of database system in a culturally safe way
- Review existing training materials available through Bonterra™ to learn the database system and initiate further specific training directly from Bonterra™ support staff
- Stay abreast of current changes, issues, and practices relevant to database implementation
- Participate in job training and professional development opportunities
- Provide adequate and appropriate feedback to staff
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS
• Adhere to all deadlines e.g. funder reports, proposal submissions
• Demonstrate stress resistance and stamina
• Physical ability to access a three-story building
• Work regular and consistent weekly hours of work
• Additional hours on occasion to meet deadlines and ensure delivery of high-quality services
• Ensure personal safety precautions are observed at all times
• Knowledge of Inuit culture and community is desirable
KNOWLEDGE AND SILLS
• Fluency in Inuktitut would be an asset
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to operate computer systems and relevant software
• Effective leadership skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Ability to function effectively in a high-stress, high-noise environment
• Flexibility
• Enthusiasm and commitment
QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS
• Inuit descent preferred
• Minimum 2 years of post-secondary education in related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in database management and training
• Experience working with Inuit or Aboriginal communities is desirable
Please apply with a cover letter and up-to-date resume to Human Resources Department at: [email protected]
Note that accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
If you require specific accommodation, please contact the HR Department through the contact information provided above, so that we can make suitable arrangements with you.
When two equally qualified candidates are considered for the same position, preference will be given to the candidate of Inuit descent.
We thank all who apply for this position.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is dependent upon funding approval.
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